| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $202.89 | 3.197% | $209.3764 | $209.38 | $209.40 | $209.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $202.26 | 7.526% | $217.4821 | $217.48 | $217.50 | $217.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $145.62 | 5.236% | $153.2447 | $153.24 | $153.25 | $153.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $107.26 | 5.245% | $112.8858 | $112.89 | $112.90 | $112.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $70.81 | 4.655% | $74.1062 | $74.11 | $74.10 | $74.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $218.74 | 12.414% | $245.8944 | $245.89 | $245.90 | $245.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $127.60 | 3.390% | $131.9256 | $131.93 | $131.95 | $131.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,075.18 | $1,144.9152 | $1,144.92 | $1,145.00 | $1,144.90 | |